Portland Timbers

Sports Timbers sign Scottish forward Kris Boyd Timbers sign Scottish forward Kris Boyd (Video)

The Portland Timbers today announced the signing of Scottish forward Kris Boyd as a Designated Player. Boyd is the Scottish Premier League’s all-time leading scorer with 164 goals.

Sports Despite finish, Portland Timbers found success Despite finish, Portland Timbers found success

The team and its supporters are disappointed they finished out of the Major League Soccer playoffs. But otherwise it was a resoundingly successful season for the expansion club, and the fans deserve a lot of the credit.

Sports Richards, Rodgers lift Red Bulls past Timbers Richards, Rodgers lift Red Bulls past Timbers

Portland (10-13-7) dropped two points behind New York in the race for a wild card playoff berth. The loss snapped the Timbers' five-game unbeaten streak (3-0-2). However, Portland has not had any success on the road, falling to 1-9-4 away from home.

Sports Timbers blank Revolution 3-0 Timbers blank Revolution 3-0 (Photo Gallery)

Diego Chara scored in the opening minutes and the Portland Timbers boosted their playoff hopes with a 3-0 win over the New England Revolution Friday night.

Outdoors Get lost in the giant Timbers-themed 'maize' Get lost in the giant Timbers-themed 'maize'

The always popular "corn maize" on Sauvie Island this year features a Portland Timbers logo cut into the 5-acre corn field. Make sure to watch out for crazed Timbers Army supporters as you make your way through the field.